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The Halton Hills Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 3327 represents the dedicated Fire Fighters who serve the community of Halton Hills, Ontario.

10/19/2026

ONE WEEK TODAY. HALTON HILLS, ARE WE READY FOR WHAT’S NEXT?

One week from today, residents will head to the polls for a municipal election that will help shape the future of our community for years to come.

Halton Hills is growing. New neighbourhoods, more residents, and increased demands on emergency services are on the horizon. But an important question remains:

Are we ready for that growth?

When it comes to fire protection, the numbers tell a story that deserves attention.

🚨Let’s look back.

In 2006, a 1.2% Fire Service Levy was implemented to fund the incremental hiring of four full-time firefighters each year. This levy eventually was discontinued. Recently a new levy of 0.9% was introduced.

In 2014, the Fire Service Master Plan, “Staying the Course: Our Road to the Future,” continued to outline a path forward for our community’s fire service.

That plan projected 84 full-time staff by 2023.

🚨Now look at where we are today.

It’s 2026, and Halton Hills has 61 full-time firefighters (56) and staff (5) — 23 fewer than the 84 projected for 2023.

The current Fire Service Master Plan identifies a staffing shortfall of approximately 20.5 positions against its recommended complement.

Two plans. Two staffing gaps. One question: Will we follow through?

A Fire Service Master Plan is more than a document. It is a roadmap intended to guide decisions, investments, staffing, and the level of service our growing community needs.

So why are we advocating for the latest plan to be implemented rather than allowing its recommendations to sit on a shelf?

Because you cannot adequately prepare for tomorrow if you are still working to meet the needs of today.

As the October 26 municipal election approaches, we encourage residents to learn about the Fire Service Master Plan, ask candidates where they stand on its recommendations, and consider how decisions made today will affect public safety tomorrow. These questions must continue after the election.

Halton Hills is growing. This plan must translate into action.

One week. One important election. A future worth planning for.

10/18/2026

This has never been about politics. It has always been about public safety.

The information we have shared is grounded in the Town of Halton Hills’ completed Fire Master Plan, NFPA 1710, our candidate survey, and our commitment to in-person meetings with candidates. We believe the public deserves to understand the facts, the recommendations, and the importance of the decisions being made about fire protection in our community, by the people we will be electing.

Our integrity has been questioned. Our motivations have been challenged. Our alignment with individuals has been scrutinized.

But our purpose remains unchanged.

As a labour union, we have a responsibility to advocate for our members and to speak up when decisions affect the safety of the people we serve.

We will continue to answer every call with unwavering commitment. We will continue to work professionally with whoever is elected. And we will continue to advocate for the resources our members need to provide the best possible protection to our community.

Our advocacy will not stop because an election ends, a council changes, or a collective agreement is negotiated.

This is bigger than politics. Bigger than personalities. Bigger than any one election.

It is about you, your family, your neighbourhood, and the firefighters who respond when you need them most.

Facts over assumptions. Public safety over politics. Accountability over silence.

We will continue to show up. We will continue to speak up. We will continue to advocate.

10/17/2026

Just over a week until election day. Here’s everything the Halton Hills Professional Fire Fighters Association needs you to remember before you vote.

1. Staffing levels determine how fast help arrives.
The number of firefighters available in your community is a life-safety decision — not a budget convenience. Know where your candidates stand.

2. Response time standards exist for a reason.
The NFPA 4-minute standard isn’t arbitrary. Fire doubles in size every minute. Brain injury from smoke inhalation begins in three. Every candidate for council should know this number cold.

3. Fair contracts mean a stable fire service.
When municipalities stall at the bargaining table. Your community pays the price.

4. Mental health support is not optional.
Firefighters carry significant psychological weight on behalf of this community. The programs and benefits that help them carry it safely need to be funded — not deferred when budgets get tight.

5. Four years is a long time.
The council elected on October 26 will make decisions affecting your fire service until 2030. Choose people who understand the weight of that responsibility.

🗳️ Advanced online voting: open now through October 24 at vote2026.haltonhills.ca
🗳️ Vote in person: October 26

10/15/2026

Here’s something every Halton Hills homeowner should understand before they vote on October 26.

The moment a fire starts in your home, time becomes the only thing that matters.

⏱️ 30 seconds — a small flame can become a major fire
⏱️ 1–2 minutes — fire begins producing deadly smoke and gases
⏱️ 3 minutes — brain injury from smoke inhalation can begin
⏱️ 4 minutes — the NFPA standard for when the first firefighters should arrive at your door
⏱️ 5+ minutes — survival odds drop significantly with every passing minute

That 4-minute standard isn’t a guideline. It’s a life-safety benchmark built on decades of data about how fire behaves and how humans survive it.

Meeting that standard requires firefighters. Enough of them. Stationed close enough. Supported well enough to respond without delay.

Every budget decision that affects staffing levels, every deferred Fire Master Plan recommendation, every vacancy left open too long — it shows up in that clock.

The people elected on October 26 will control that clock for the next four years.

Vote accordingly.

🗳️ Online voting open now through October 24 at vote2026.haltonhills.ca
🗳️ Vote in person: October 26

10/14/2026

Our focus remains on membership advocacy and public safety. Our message can be found here. We will continue to focus our advocacy within the walls of our social media channels and not within specific social media groups outside. Rumors and speculations outside of our social media channels, are outside of our control.

As the municipal election approaches, the Halton Hills Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 3327, remains committed to advocating for our members, supporting safe working conditions, and promoting the resources our firefighters need to protect the community we proudly serve.

Our role is to advocate for our membership and the public safety interests of Halton Hills residents. While we have chosen not to endorse any candidates during this election cycle, we will continue to engage in meaningful discussions about the future of our fire service, the implementation of the Fire Master Plan, and the importance of ensuring our community’s fire protection keeps pace with its growth.

Our commitment is clear: strong advocacy, safer communities, and a fire service prepared for the future.

10/13/2026

We asked every candidate whether they support dedicated mental health resources for firefighters — PTSD programs, peer support, psychological benefits that reflect the reality of this work.

The answers varied more than they should have.

Some candidates spoke about first responder mental health with genuine understanding and specific commitments. They knew the data on PTSD rates in the fire service. They understood that occupational stress injuries are as real and serious as physical ones. They committed to funding support programs — not treating them as a budget luxury. “Resources must be accessible, properly funded and built around trust” and “These programs promote early intervention, reduce stigma, and support the overall well-being and resilience of our firefighting workforce.”

Others were sympathetic in tone but vague on substance. “I am aware of some abuse of this type of program and think that some limitations are needed to ensure that one or two cannot take advantage of the benefit and spoil it for others” This comment was quite surprising. Firefighters want to work. There has been no found history of abuse of these programs in our Locals’ history.

Here’s what we need Halton Hills to understand:

The members of this association have responded to things that stay with a person. They have sat with families in the worst moments of their lives. They have done things that cannot be undone and seen things that cannot be unseen.

They deserve a council that takes that seriously. Not with words. With resources.

Ask your candidates what specifically — not generally, but specifically — what will they do to support first responder mental health in Halton Hills. Then listen carefully.

🗳️ Advanced online voting open now through October 24
🗳️ Election day: October 26
📍 vote2026.haltonhills.ca

10/11/2026

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 🎀

Breast cancer affects millions of people—but for firefighters, there is another important part of this conversation.
In Ontario, primary-site breast cancer is recognized as a presumptive occupational cancer for qualifying firefighters.

Under Ontario’s firefighter presumptive legislation, a firefighter who is diagnosed with primary-site breast cancer and has at least 10 years of qualifying firefighting service may have the cancer presumed to be work-related under the legislation.

Why does that matter?

Because firefighters are exposed to a complex mixture of hazardous substances through smoke, fire environments, and other occupational exposures.

The recognition of breast cancer under presumptive legislation acknowledges that firefighting carries occupational risks that extend beyond the fireground.

This October, we remember all of those who have battled breast cancer, support those currently fighting, also recognize the firefighters and all families whose lives have been affected.

Awareness matters. Prevention matters. EARLY DETECTION MATTERS. And protecting those who protect our communities matters.

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10/09/2026

It’s here. Advanced online voting is open in Halton Hills RIGHT NOW. 9:00am!🔥

You can vote today. From your phone. From your couch. From your kitchen table before the kids wake up. There is no reason — zero — to put this off. Let’s do better than 2022!! We owe it to our community. 🚒

Online voting is open from today, October 9, through October 24. Election day is October 26 for anyone who prefers to vote in person.

The Halton Hills Professional Fire Fighters Association has spent months giving you everything you need to vote informed. The issues. The questions. The candidate responses. The stakes.

All that’s left is for you to do it.

Go vote. Today. Right now if you can.

⭐️And when you’re done — share this post so someone else does too.⭐️

Advanced online voting: October 9–24
Vote in person: October 26
Cast your ballot now at Vote2026.haltonhills.ca

10/07/2026

We asked every candidate about regular collaboration and communication. Here’s what the responses told us.
The question:
“Do you commit to meeting with the HHPFFA executive on occasion to discuss fire service priorities, budget needs, and any emerging public safety concerns facing the residents and/or firefighters of the Town of Halton Hills?”
What we heard from stronger candidates:
A clear understanding that proactive dialogue prevents issues before they happen. Statements like “Absolutely, I believe elected officials are better decision-makers when they listen directly to the people doing the work.” Show a clear respect of engagement.
What gave us pause:
Some candidates viewed leadership engagement as an afterthought rather than a core responsibility. A few seemed reluctant to commit to scheduled check-ins, seemingly preferring reaction over proactive partnership. And again no answer provided - provides us an answer.
Here’s the plain truth: when leaders refuse to pick up the phone or sit down with the professionals doing the job, problems compound in the background. Public safety isn’t built behind closed doors in isolation—it’s built together.
Listening to firefighters isn’t a political courtesy. It’s an investment in your safety.
🗳️ Advanced online voting opens in 2 days — October 9
🗳️ Election day: October 26

10/05/2026

We asked every candidate for Mayor and Council the same questions about your fire service. The first question we asked:
“Do you support implementing the staffing recommendations identified in the Fire Master Plan — and will you commit to filling vacancies promptly?”

What encouraged us:
Some candidates came prepared. They understood the connection between complement levels and risk. They acknowledged that vacancies left open — even temporarily — create a real risk to the community. Statements like, “Public Safety is a CORE Municipal responsibility and should be treated as such” and “Staffing needs to be a priority and dealt with in the first year not the fourth!” These statements are from people that understand.

What concerned us:
Other candidates seemed unfamiliar with the current staffing levels for Halton Hills. A small number indicated that staffing decisions would be driven primarily by budget availability rather than standards. Some candidates simply did not respond. No answer is actually an answer.

We’re not telling you what to conclude. We’re giving you the information to conclude it yourself.

Staffing is not a line item. It is the foundation of everything your fire service does for you.

🗳️ Advanced online voting opens October 9
🗳️ Election day: October 26

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